Winnipeg Map for Newcomers

A guide to many of the supports and services available in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Spring 2019

WELARC

Language Assessment & Referral

WELARC will:

· assess your French or English language skills in four areas – Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

· based on your results, refer you to a language program that is best for you.

Services are free

WELARC #400 – 275 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba T: 204-943-5387 www.welarc.net

ENTRY Program

Orientation

The ENTRY Program offers orientation to living and working in Manitoba. You can learn about health, laws, and various community and newcomer services. If you would like to take English language classes, ENTRY can also arrange an appointment for a language assessment at WELARC.

Services are free You can register for the ENTRY Program at Manitoba Start. T: 204-944-8830

ENTRY Program #400 – 259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba www.entryprogram.ca

Manitoba Start

Arrival and Employment Services

At Manitoba Start you can:

· receive information and referrals to employment and settlement services

· register for employment supports such as career coaching and job-matching

·  register for the ENTRY program to receive settlement orientation.

Services are free No appointment required

Manitoba Start 271 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba T: 204-944-8830 www.manitobastart.com

FIRST STEPS to Newcomer Supports and Services in Winnipeg

For additional information and resources or to locate settlement supports and services outside of Winnipeg visit:

www.immigratemanitoba.comwww.mansomanitoba.ca

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Newcomer Arrival and Settlement Supports

Manitoba Start C12 First step for newcomers 271 Portage Avenue; 204-944-8833 www.manitobastart.com

Accueil francophone D6 Newcomer services en français 190 avenue de la Cathédrale; 204-975-4250 www.accueilfrancophonemb.com

Welcome Place A10 Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc. (MIIC) 521 Bannatyne Avenue; 204-977-1000 www.miic.ca

Immigrant Centre B12 100 Adelaide Street; 204-943-9158 www.icmanitoba.com

Jewish Child and Family Service E4 C200 – 123 Doncaster Street; 204-477-7430 www.jcfswinnipeg.org

A & O: Support Services for Older Adults D12 Senior Immigrant Settlement Services 200 – 280 Smith Street; 204-956-6440 www.aosupportservices.ca/our-three-pillars/social-engagement/senior-immigrant-settlement-services/

Seven Oaks Immigrant Services A5 930 Jefferson Avenue; 204-697-5967 www.7oaks.org/Programs/Settlement

River East Transcona Immigrant Services A7 John Pritchard School 1490 Henderson Highway; 204-339-1984 ext. 3142 www.retsd.mb.ca/community/retis

ENTRY Program C12 Orientation to living and working in Manitoba 400 – 259 Portage Avenue; 204-944-0133 www.entryprogram.ca

Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Workers (NISW)

Access Fort Garry G5 NISW for Fort Garry/Fort Richmond 135 Plaza Drive; 204-894-8421 or 204-981-1807 www.wrha.mb.ca/healthinfo/a-z/diabetes/ AccessFortGarry.php

Elmwood Community Resource Centre C7 NISW for Elmwood 545 Watt Street; 204-982-1720 ext. 205 www.elmwoodcrc.ca/

Jameswood Alternative School D2 NISW for St. James-Assiniboia 1 Braintree Crescent; 204-470-9325 or 204-470-9326 www.sjasd.ca/school/jameswood/Pages/default.aspx

Immigrant Centre B12 NISW Program Coordinator & Program Assistant 100 Adelaide Street; 204-943-9969 ext. 260

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www.icmanitoba.com/services/neighbourhood-immigrant-settlement-coordinator/

NorWest Co-op Community Health B4 NISW for Inkster/William Whyte 785 Keewatin Street; 204-938-5962 www.norwestcoop.ca/program_category/new-to-canada/

Rainbow Resource Centre D6; G12 NISW serving LGBT2SQ+ community 170 Scott Street; 204-474-0212 www.rainbowresourcecentre.org/

Seven Oaks Immigrant Services A5 NISW for Seven Oaks 930 Jefferson Avenue; 204-697-5967 www.7oaks.org/Programs/Settlement/Pages/default.aspx

René Deleurme Centre F7 NISW for St. Vital/St. Boniface 511 St. Anne’s Road; 204-257-7308 www.lrsd.net/schools/RDC/Pages/default.aspx

River East Transcona Immigrant Services A7 NISW for River East/Transcona John Pritchard School, 1490 Henderson Highway; 204-669-9412 ext. 2968 www.retsd.mb.ca/Programs/EALNewcomers/Pages/Settlement-Services.aspx

Tuxedo Family Resource Centre E4 NISW for Tuxedo/River Heights/Fort Rouge 1 – 255 Doncaster Street; 204-771-7475 www.familydynamics.ca/families/neighbourhood- immigrant-settlement-worker/

West Central Women’s Resource Centre D5; D9 NISW for West Central 640 Ellice Avenue; 204-774-8975 ext. 225 or 216 www.wcwrc.ca/

Health and Family Supports

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) D5 1031 Portage Avenue; 204-944-6200 or toll free 1-866-638-2561 www.afm.mb.ca/

Aurora Family Therapy Centre D10 University of Winnipeg Rice Centre, 5th floor – 491 Portage Avenue; 204-786-9251 www.aurorafamilytherapy.com/

BridgeCare Clinic (WRHA) A11 425 Elgin Avenue; 204-940-4384 (No website available)

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Manitoba and Winnipeg D5 930 Portage Avenue; 204-982-6100 www.mbwpg.cmha.ca/

Family Dynamics D11 401 – 393 Portage Avenue; 204-947-1401 www.familydynamics.ca

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Rainbow Resource Centre D6; G12 Serving the LGBT2SQ+ community 170 Scott Street; 204-474-0212 or toll free 1-855-437-8523 www.rainbowresourcecentre.org/

MFL Occupational Health Centre E12 102 – 275 Broadway; 204-949-0811 www.mflohc.mb.ca

Mosaic: Newcomer and Family Resource Network Downtown – Main Office C11 397 Carlton Street; 204-774-7311 www.mosaicnet.ca

Mental Health Crisis Response Centre (WRHA) A10 Open 24 hours/7 days week (walk-in) for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. 817 Bannatyne Avenue Mobile Crisis Service available 24/7; Call 204-940-1781 www.wrha.mb.ca/prog/mentalhealth/index.php www.wrha.mb.ca/prog/mentalhealth/files/CRCbulletin2013NL7FIN.pdf

Healthy Start for Mom & Me E6 310 – 421 Mulvey Avenue East; 204-949-5350 Healthy Start offers neighbourhood drop-in centres. Visit the website for locations. www.hsmm.ca

Mount Carmel Clinic C6 886 Main Street; 204-582-2311 www.mountcarmel.ca/

NEEDS Centre C12 251-A Notre Dame Avenue; 204-940-1260 www.needsinc.ca/about-us/index.html

Nine Circles Community Health Centre D5; E9 705 Broadway; 204-940-6000 www.ninecircles.ca

NorWest Co-op Community Health – Access Norwest B4 785 Keewatin Street; 204-940-6624 or 204-938-5900 www.norwestcoop.ca/

NorWest Co-op Community Health – Downtown C11 200 – 323 Portage Avenue; 204-940-6624 or 204-938-5900 www.norwestcoop.ca/

Pluri-elles Manitoba Inc. (en français) D7 420, rue Des Meurons, unité 114; 204-233-1735 www.pluri-elles.mb.ca

Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC) E11 200 – 226 Osborne Street North; 204-982-7800 www.serc.mb.ca

Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) A10 825 Sherbrook Street; 204-975-3010 www.smd.mb.ca/

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Employment Supports

Manitoba Start C12 271 Portage Avenue; 204-944-8833 www.manitobastart.com

Economic Development Council for Bilingual Municipalities of Manitoba (CDEM) (en français) D7 200 – 614 Des Meurons Street; 204-925-2320 www.cdem.com

EDGE Skills Centre Inc. F7 533 St. Anne’s Road; 204-254-1618 www.edgeinc.ca

Immigrant Centre B12 100 Adelaide Street; 204-943-9158 www.icmanitoba.com

LEEP (Life and Employability Enhancement Program) F7 The Salvation Army – Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre 51 Morrow Avenue; 204-946-9152 www.salvationarmy.ca/prairie/tag/barbara-mitchell- family-resource-centre/

Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centres Downtown C13 100 – 111 Lombard Avenue Employment and Training Inquiries: 204-945-0575 or 1-866-204-332-5077 www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/tes/index.html

Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centres South Centre F7 1005 St. Mary’s Road Employment and Training Inquiries: 204-945-0575 or 1-866-204-332-5077 www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/tes/index.html

Opportunities for Employment (OFE) C12 3rd floor – 294 Portage Avenue; 204-925-3490 www.ofe.ca

Pluri-elles Manitoba Inc. (en français) D7 420, rue Des Meurons, unité 114; 204-233-1735 www.pluri-elles.mb.ca

SEED Winnipeg Inc. C6 Recognition Counts Program – Loans for skilled immigrants 80 Salter Street; 204-927-9935 www.seedwinnipeg.ca

Success Skills Centre E12 2nd floor – 310 Broadway; 204-975-5111 www.successskills.mb.ca

Workplace Essential Skills Training Centre (WEST) F5 1000 Waverley Street; 204-272-5030 www.wem.mb.ca

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Housing

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) B11 95 Ellen Street; 204-943-8765 www.ircom.ca

Manitoba Housing Authority C11 352 Donald Street; 204-945-4663 www.gov.mb.ca/housing

New Journey Housing E12 200 – 305 Broadway; 204-942-2238 www.newjourneyhousing.com

Adult Language Training Programs

Winnipeg English Language Assessment & Referral Centre (WELARC) C12 400 – 275 Portage Avenue; 204-943-5387 www.welarc.net

Enhanced English Skills for Employment (EESE) C12 15th floor – 275 Portage Avenue; 204-927-4375 www.eese.ca

Canadian Culture and Communication for Nurses E13 Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) 301 – 275 Broadway; 204-942-1320 ext. 0 https://cccn.manitobanurses.ca/

EDGE Skills Centre Inc. – Rene Deleurme Centre F7 EDGE ESL 511 St. Anne’s Road; 204-255-5390 www.edgeinc.ca/edge-eal/

Université de Saint-Boniface D6 200 avenue de la Cathédrale; 204-233-0210 www.ustboniface.mb.ca

A & O: Support Services for Older Adults D12 English Language Programs for Seniors 200 – 280 Smith Street; 204-956-6440 www.aosupportservices.ca/our-three-pillars/social-engagement/senior-immigrant-settlement-services/

Seven Oaks Immigrant Services and Adult Learning Centre A5 Adult Language Training Programs 930 and 950 Jefferson Avenue; 204-697-5967 or 204-632-1716 www.7oaks.org/school/adulteducation/Registration/Pages/English-as-a-Second-Language.aspx

Mosaic: Newcomer Family Resource Network Downtown – Main Office C11 397 Carlton Street; 204-774-7311 www.mosaicnet.ca

Mosaic: Newcomer Family Resource Network Crescentwood/River Heights E5 Bethel Mennonite Church 465 Stafford Street; 204-774-7311 (Main office) www.mosaicnet.ca

Mosaic: Newcomer Family Resource Network Fort Garry G5 Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren Church

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1771 Pembina Highway; 204-774-7311 (Main office) www.mosaicnet.ca

Mosaic: Newcomer Family Resource Network Southlands H5 Southlands Community Church 85 Keslar Road; 204-774-7311 (Main office) www.mosaicnet.ca

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) Erin Campus D4 609 Erin Street; 204-989-6434 www.mitt.ca/english-language-training/esl-erin-campus

Red River College (RRC) Language Training Centre E13 300 – 123 Main Street; 204-945-6151 https://www.rrc.ca/ltc/

River East Transcona School Division Hampstead School C8 EAL Programs for Adults 920 Hampstead Avenue; 204-669-9412 ext. 2941 www.retsd.mb.ca/Programs/EALNewcomers

River East Transcona School Division John Pritchard School A7 EAL Programs for Adults 1490 Henderson Highway; 204-669-9412 ext. 2941 www.retsd.mb.ca/Programs/EALNewcomers

River East Transcona School Division Lord Wolseley Elementary School B7 EAL Programs for Adults 939 Henderson Highway; 204-661-2384 www.retsd.mb.ca/Programs/EALNewcomers

River East Transcona School Division McLeod Education Centre B8 EAL Programs for Adults 530 McLeod Avenue; 204-661-9505 www.retsd.mb.ca/Programs/EALNewcomers

University of Winnipeg – English Language Program D10 Room 1C15, 515 Portage Avenue, Centennial Hall; 204-982-1703 www.uwinnipeg.ca/elp/

Winnipeg School Division – Adult EAL Program C12 810 – 275 Portage Avenue; 204-953-1070 www.winnipegsd.ca/schools/WinnipegAdultEdCentre/Programs/WinnipegAdultEdCentreAdultEALProgram/Pages/Default.aspx

YMCA/YWCA – Winnipeg – Downtown D11 ESL Program 301 Vaughan Street; 204-947-3044 www.ywinnipeg.ca/programs/community-initiatives/english-as-an-additional-language/

YMCA/YWCA – Winnipeg North End Wellness Centre B6 ESL Program 363 McGregor Street; 204-509-2181 www.ywinnipeg.ca/programs/community-initiatives/english-as-an-additional-language/

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Colleges and Universities

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT)Henlow Campus G4 130 Henlow Bay; 204-989-6518 www.mitt.ca

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT)Pembina Campus G5 1551 Pembina Highway; 204-989-6482 www.mitt.ca

Red River College (RRC) – Exchange District Campus B12 160 Princess Street; 204-632-3960 www.rrc.ca

Red River College (RRC) – Notre Dame Campus C4 2055 Notre Dame Avenue; 204-632-3960 www.rrc.ca

Université de Saint-Boniface D6 200 avenue de la Cathédrale; 204-233-0210 www.ustboniface.mb.ca

University of Manitoba H6 Admissions Office, 424 University Centre; 204-474-8808 www.umanitoba.ca

University of Winnipeg D10 515 Portage Avenue; 204-786-9221 www.uwinnipeg.ca

Libraries and Other Government Services

Winnipeg Public Library

There are many libraries in the Winnipeg Public Library system. Each library is represented on the map by a blue book symbol. The main library is downtown at:

Millennium Library D12 251 Donald Street; 204-986-6450 www.wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/

A complete list of library locations and hours is available at www.wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/branchpages/branch.aspx

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) C12 Immigration and Economic Opportunities Division 7th floor – 213 Notre Dame Avenue; 204-945-2806 www.immigratemanitoba.com/

Apprenticeship Manitoba C13 100 – 111 Lombard Avenue; 204-945-0575 https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship/

Bilingual Service Centre – St. Boniface D6 100 – 170 Goulet Street; 204-945-6220 or Toll Free 1-866-267-6114 www.csbsc.mb.ca

Bilingual Service Centre – St. Vital/St. Norbert F7 1005 St. Mary’s Road; 204-945-0600 or Toll Free 1-866-267-6114 www.csbsc.mb.ca

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Business InfoCentre (BIC) D6 World Trade Centre Winnipeg 3rd floor – 219 Provencher Boulevard; 204-253-4888 www.wtcwinnipeg.com/en/bic/

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) E12 Income Tax and Child Tax Benefit (CTB) 325 Broadway; 1-800-959-8281 (Income tax inquiries) www.cra-arc.gc.ca

Employment and Income Assistance – Central Intake B13 1 – 111 Rorie Street; 204-948-4001 www.gov.mb.ca/fs/misc/loc/winnipeg.html

Employment Standards E11 604 – 401 York Avenue; 204-945-3352 www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards

Manitoba Child Care Office E12 210 – 114 Garry Street; 204-945-0776 www.manitoba.ca/fs/childcare

Manitoba Health (health cards) D11 300 Carlton Street; 204-786-7101 www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/forms.html

Service Canada Centre – Crestview D1 104 – 3393 Portage Avenue; 1-800-622-6232 www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc- lst.jsp?prov=MB&lang=eng

Service Canada Centre – Portage Place Mall D11 122 – 393 Portage Avenue; 1-800-622-6232 www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc- lst jsp?prov=MB&lang=eng

Service Canada Centre – Rivergrove Shopping Centre A7 2599 Main Street; 1-800-622-6232 www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc- lst.jsp?prov=MB&lang=eng

Service Canada Centre – St. Boniface (Scheduled outreach site) D6 170 Goulet Street; 1-800-622-6232 www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc- lst.jsp?prov=MB&lang=eng

Service Canada Centre – St. Vital F7 1001 St. Mary’s Road; 1-800-622-6232 www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc- lst.jsp?prov=MB&lang=eng

Vital Statistics Agency C12 (register births, deaths, marriages, change of name, etc.) 254 Portage Avenue; 204-945-3701 http://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca/

Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Manitoba E12 333 Broadway; 1-855-954-4321 www.wcb.mb.ca

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